Engine oil and filter
Match both the oil grade and specification to this engine. Check the refill conditions before buying oil, then use the dipstick to confirm the final level.
VerifiedProduct compatibility review in progress2001 Toyota 4Runner / SR5 4WD · 3.4 L V6 · 4-speed automatic
Owner maintenance and common replacements
Factory intervals, fitment limits, tools, fluids, torque information, and common home-service searches.
← Back to specificationsConfiguration-specific service and fitment facts
These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.
- Cooling-system capacity, no rear heater
- 8.5 US qt Verified
- Rear differential oil specification
- API GL-5; SAE 90 above -18 C (0 F); SAE 80W or 80W-90 below -18 C (0 F) Verified
- Transfer oil capacity
- 1.3 US qt Verified
- Transfer oil specification
- API GL-4 or GL-5, SAE 75W-90 Verified
- Front differential oil capacity
- 1.2 US qt Verified
- Engine oil viscosity
- SAE 5W-30 preferred Verified
- Engine oil specification
- API SJ Energy-Conserving or ILSAC multigrade Verified
- Engine oil refill with filter
- 5.5 US qt Verified
- Engine oil refill without filter
- 5.2 US qt Verified
- Coolant specification
- Toyota Long Life Coolant or equivalent ethylene-glycol coolant Verified
- Brake fluid
- SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 Verified
- Power steering fluid
- DEXRON II or DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid Verified
- Automatic transmission fluid
- ATF D-II or DEXRON III Verified
- Spark plug specification
- DENSO K16TR11 or NGK BKR5EKB-11 Verified
- Spark plug gap
- 0.043 in Verified
- Automatic transmission drain and refill
- 2.1 US qt Verified
- Front tire size
- P225/75R15 Verified
- Rear tire size
- P225/75R15 Verified
- Standard wheels
- 15-inch steel, six-spoke; 7J x 15 Verified
- Cold front tire pressure
- 29 psi Verified
- Cold rear tire pressure
- 29 psi Verified
- Wheel-nut torque
- 81 lb-ft Verified
- Headlight bulb
- HB2 60/55 W, shared high/low bulb Verified
- High/low headlight bulb
- HB2 60/55 W, shared high/low bulb Verified
- Driver-side front blade application
- Bosch EVO17 Verified
- Passenger-side front blade application
- Bosch EVO17 VerifiedFront pair for the original wiper arms. Rear blades, washer fluid and modified arms require separate review.
12-volt battery inspection
Inspect the case, connections and hold-down; battery replacement fitment remains to be verified.
VerifiedAutomatic transmission fluid
Match the fluid to the exact transmission, not just the vehicle model. A drain-and-refill amount differs from the total dry capacity.
VerifiedBrake fluid and inspection
Check the reservoir and inspect any low level, warning light or changed pedal feel before driving. Repeated topping-up is not a repair.
VerifiedEngine coolant
Check the reservoir level with the engine cold and investigate repeated coolant loss. Coolant type and replacement procedure matter as much as capacity.
VerifiedFront wiper blades
The Bosch catalog lists the front applications below. Each product contains one blade; buy one for each side. Use the blade manufacturer’s fitting instructions for the original arms.
VerifiedHeadlight bulbs and fuses
HB2 combines the low and high beams. This standard SR5 scope excludes optional front fog lamps.
VerifiedPower-steering fluid and leaks
Check the correct hot or cold dipstick range and use the specified automatic-transmission fluid.
VerifiedRear differential oil
Use the temperature-dependent API GL-5 viscosity specified by Toyota.
VerifiedSpark plugs
Use the engine-specific plug type. Check the service schedule and inspect ignition faults before replacing parts.
VerifiedTires and wheels
The selected standard SR5 wheel package uses P225/75R15 tires at 200 kPa (29 psi) cold.
VerifiedTransfer-case oil
Toyota specifies 1.2 L and API GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 75W-90.
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